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All the latest festival news as well as news and updates from the traditional music scene in Dumfries & Galloway including concerts, workshops, artist updates, new music releases, music reviews and more. We'll also be featuring news and views from some of our favourite traditional music artists and traditional music news from around the world.

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Benefits of Sponsorship

Harry Lochrie, proprietor at The Harbour Inn in Garlieston, receiving his framed print of the Overall Highland Winner in the 8 Years & over Beginners section at last year's Highland dancing competition, whose trophy was sponsored by The Harbour Inn. Could you support us this year?  

26 Jun 19
Nathon Jones

Piping Competition Open for Entries

We have 4 categories this year - 12 & Under Chanter (2-parted March), 14 & Under Bagpipes (4-parted March), 18 & Under Bagpipes (March, Strathspey & Reel) and 18 & Under Bagpipes (Hornpipe & Jig). Entry is free and we have some great prizes available as well as the fantastic winners trophies.  

22 Jun 19
Nathon Jones

Coming soon....

Delighted to announce that Trad Music Trust, with outstanding support from the solicitors and team at McCormick & Nicholson, have completed all required paperwork and taken possession of the keys for 40 Victoria Street to develop a new arts, culture and heritage centre in Newton Stewart.  

18 Jun 19
Nathon Jones

National Best Festival Finalists!

We're off to Edinburgh tonight for the National E Awards Summer Party where the 2019 winners will be announced. The festival has been shortlisted as finalists in the Best Festival category alongside University of St Andrews, Renfrewshire Council, Party at the Palace and Edinburgh Corn Exchange.  

13 Jun 19
Nathon Jones

80 tickets left for Dougie MacLean

There are just 80 tickets remaining for this year's closing concert at Newton Stewart Cinema - a unique and intimate opportunity to see Scottish legend Dougie MacLean. If you haven't got your tickets yet, please don't leave it too late as we are expecting a sell out show.  

10 Jun 19
Nathon Jones

Well done dancers!

Huge congratulations to Emma, Kirsten, Hilary, Lesley & Joan who danced their way to 5km on behalf of Emma Louise Dance Club to raise funds for The Vault Arts Centre. The total currently stands at £428.30, which is a fantastic effort.  

4 Jun 19
Nathon Jones

NIfty Harps in July

The Nifty Harp Project, launched at The Edinburgh International Harp Festival, aims to increase the number of new players of the Scottish small harp. Harpist Rachel Hair will be bringing a selection of Nifty harps along for you to try at the harp workshop on Saturday 13th July at McMillan Hall.  

27 May 19
Nathon Jones

Nominations open for DG Life Awards

You may recall that the festival was shortlisted as finalists in the Tourism Champion category at last year's Dumfries & Galloway Life Awards, thanks to the quality of your nominations. Can we go one better in 2019? Nominations are open now.  

27 May 19
Nathon Jones

Best Festival finalists at E Awards

Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Best Festival category at E Awards 2019, Scotland's events and festivals industry awards which showcase excellence in Scottish events and festivals.  

27 May 19
Billie Jones

Tunes and songs for The Vault

We're hitting the road again tonight, Friday 24th May from 8:00pm, this time at The Bruce Hotel, Newton Stewart, for an evening of songs and tunes to raise funds for The Vault Arts Centre project. Please bring your instruments and voices and join us!  

24 May 19
Nathon Jones

Weekend Pass...what's included?

This year's Weekend Pass gives you access to 4 outstanding concerts over 3 days, featuring live performances by Benedict Morris, Kitty Macfarlane, Steph Geremia, Binky Blue, Rose Byers, Rachel Hair & Ron Jappy, Duncan Chisholm and the wonderful Dougie MacLean.  

21 May 19
Nathon Jones

Introducing...Steph Geremia

Headlining the Festival Marquee, Creebridge House Hotel, on Friday 12th July we are delighted to be welcoming Irish American multi-instrumentalist and singer Steph Geremia to the festival for what promises to be an outstanding opening night concert.  

14 May 19
Nathon Jones

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Trad Music Trust

Newton Stewart & Minnigaff Traditional Music & Dance Festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary over 11th-13th July 2025. It's an incredible achievement. The charity has created a viable, sustainable, event that continues to grow and develop, proudly celebrating the very best in traditional Scottish, Irish and World music. Make sure you book early for what is shaping up to be the biggest event yet!

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